How often have you heard, “What do you have to be depressed about?” After being vulnerable, you’re shamed and ostracized for feeling something beyond your control. You’re even told it’s because you don’t work hard enough. You repeat that line until it becomes your daily mantra, not knowing you are gaslighting yourself into believing the problem doesn't exist. You lie to yourself if your parents/siblings/cousins can make it work, so can you. You push forward, but at what cost?

I empathize with your experience. Growing up in a Guyanese household, feelings were never discussed, and being upset was met with reprimands. And what my parents said was law, no matter how wrong it seemed. But life shouldn’t be like that. In addition to my struggles with Mental Health, my friends, family members, and community members were stigmatized and treated as “different”.

I aim to combat the stigmas people often face by creating a safe space for you. I want to challenge your perspective on emotions. You don’t have to trust me until you’re ready. I want to earn that trust. If you are still unsure about therapy or what a therapist can do, click here.

Regardless of your decision, I want to remind you -you’re not different . You are not inferior for having these feelings or immature for crying. Grab your favorite non-alcoholic beverage, and let’s ‘gaff’ about what’s going on. Schedule your 15-minute consultation to determine if we’re a good fit.